2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country 2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country
2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country Bon Appétit magazine recently released its best new restaurants in the country, and out of the two dozen entries, Massachusetts snagged two spots on the list.  Rubato in Quincy and Moëca in Cambridge were recently listed in the foodie magazine's “24 Best New Restaurants of 2023.” Michael Pagliarini and Pamela Ralston opened Moëca, an "elegant nose-to-tail seafood restaurant," last year at 1 Shepard St. in Cambridge, per the magazine. The menu changes often, Bon Appétit writes, but if you can snag a reservation, order the Cape Cod scallops, semolina gnocchi, smo…
Tools For Schools Is Back! Tools For Schools Is Back!
Tools For Schools Is Back! It is hard to believe that another school year is right around the corner. At Price Chopper and Market 32, we understand the importance of children having proper school supplies to fuel their education and have donated over $14,600,000 in educational equipment through Tools for Schools. Beginning on Sunday, August 20th, customers can register for Tools for Schools to help their local school earn its share of over $200,000 in educational equipment. How does what I buy help my school when I register for Tools for Schools? By registering your AdvantEdge Card on our rewards …
This Western Mass Pizzeria Among Best For Regional Styles By New Report This Western Mass Pizzeria Among Best For Regional Styles By New Report
This Western Mass Pizzeria Among Best For Regional Styles By New Report Seven pizzerias have been recognized as the best in Massachusetts at specializing in specific regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post.  The eateries are included in a database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Detroit, Neapolitan, New Haven, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the report, they are: Best Detroit: Volo Craft Pizza, located in Swampscott at 152 Humphrey Street Best Neapolitan: Ciao! Pizza & Pasta, located in Chelsea at 59 Williams Street Best New Haven: Casa Pizzeria…
Portnoy Gets In Shouting Match With 'Worst Pizza Place In America' Owner On Mass Sidewalk Portnoy Gets In Shouting Match With 'Worst Pizza Place In America' Owner On Mass Sidewalk
Portnoy Gets In Shouting Match With 'Worst Pizza Place In America' Owner On Mass Sidewalk "Get the f*** out of the front of my business," yelled a Middlesex County business owner to internet pizza connoisseur and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy.  Dragon Pizza, located at 233 Elm Street in Somerville's Davis Square, was the scene of a dramatic stand-off between popular pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy and the eatery's owner (who Portnoy called a "f**** crazy ass left-wing liberal"). Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out After Viscious Portnoy Review Before the drama, Portnoy picked up a large cheese pizza and explained to the camera that …
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run from Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for seniors and children (of course).  The concert film, which will run 2 hours and 45 minutes long (or short),  will use footage …
Worcester's Favorite Sub To Open 2nd Location This Fall Worcester's Favorite Sub To Open 2nd Location This Fall
Worcester's Favorite Sub To Open 2nd Location This Fall Norfolk County diners will soon be able to get a bite from a popular Worcester steak and cheese shop as the restaurant plans to expand.  Specialty sandwich shop Ziggy Bombs is finishing renovations on a new location at 173 Amory Street in Brookline with an anticipated opening date of Sept. 15, Ziggy Bombs owner Mike Devish told Daily Voice.  The business has grown over the years, from pop-ups, to a food truck, to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Worcester. It's now expanding to eastern Mass with its new Brookline location in the building formerly occupied by Boston House of Pizza.…
Fact Check: Star Henry Winkler Really Is That Nice, Fans At Mass Convention Say Fact Check: Star Henry Winkler Really Is That Nice, Fans At Mass Convention Say
Fact Check: Star Henry Winkler Really Is That Nice, Fans At Mass Convention Say The Fonz is as cool as you'd expect. At least that's according to the hundreds of fans who met him over the weekend at New England's biggest comic book convention, where he was a speaker.  Henry Winkler, star of "Happy Days" and "Barry," attended the annual convention Fan Expo Boston on Friday through Sunday, Aug.4-6, where he shared stories from his storied career, interacted with excited fans, and gave those who met him memories that will last a lifetime.  Winkler happily posed for photos with scores of fans, leading to an outpouring of glowing social media posts about the star.  Some…
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass They may not have snagged the $1 billion jackpot, but three Massachusetts tickets still hit it big.  Three Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts scored $1 million in the Wednesday, July 19 drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Eight other Massachusetts tickets also brought home serious cash, with one winning a $100,000 prize and seven others winning $50,000 prizes.  The three $1 million winning tickets were purchased from the following locations:  In Norfolk County: Shaw’s Supermarket, located at 255 East Central Street in Franklin, in No…
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys 'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys Emmy nominations round up some of the best television performances of the year and multiple Massachusetts-born actors and actresses made the exclusive list for 2023. The 2023 Emmy nominations were released on Wednesday, July 12, including six Massachusetts natives who starred in some of the year's best shows, like "The White Lotus," "The Bear," and "Succession." Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her "The White Lotus" performance as Tanya McQuoid.  View this post on Instagram …
Sly Stallone Stops By Mass Seafood Market To Meet Local Celebrity Sly Stallone Stops By Mass Seafood Market To Meet Local Celebrity
Sly Stallone Stops By Mass Seafood Market To Meet Local Celebrity A Massachusetts seafood market that supplies three-star Michelin restaurants with fresh seafood was visited by a famed American actor and filmmaker.  The star of "Rocky" and "The Expendables," Sylvester Stallone, stopped by Nantucket Seafood, located at 56 Old South Road in Nantucket, and asked for the seafood market's owner, Ted Jennison, by name.  Jennison, who was not in the store during the visit, said he did not know how Stallone knew about him.  He said he guessed that the actor, who owns an estate in Palm Beach, learned about him from someone …
Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart') Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart')
Meet the Great Whites Spotted Off Cape Cod (And Stay 'Shark Smart') Two sharks were spotted off the Massachusetts coast just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Anne Bonny and Ormond, two white sharks who collectively weigh over 1,000 pounds, were tracked swimming in the waters off Cape Cod in the week leading up to Independence Day, according to the free tracker created by OCEARCH, a global non-profit organization that researches keystone marine species. The number of white sharks seen in Cape Cod's waters has increased in recent years, according to the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. The Outer Cape is a particularly popular spot for…
Diesel Mechanic From Southeast Massachusetts Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize Diesel Mechanic From Southeast Massachusetts Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize
Diesel Mechanic From Southeast Massachusetts Wins $3 Million Mega Millions Prize Despite winning a massive prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery, a diesel mechanic from Southeast Massachusetts doesn't plan on using his winnings to take time off, but rather pay it forward. Paul Little, of Lakeville, is the winner of a $3 million Mega Millions prize on a ticket he bought for the multi-state game's Tuesday, Jan. 17 drawing, the lottery reports.  Little, who works on marine engines, said that he plans to continue to work for the time being but does have plans to use his winnings to help his family and other people. Little also plans on using some of the money to p…
Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored
Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored If you've ever caught yourself watching countless episodes of shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," you have former Connecticut resident Michael Schur to thank, who will soon be immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Schur, who has produced or co-created several popular television shows such as "The Office," is among the latest group of entertainment professionals who have been chosen to have their names etched on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday, June 26.  Born in Michigan in 1975, Schur and his family…
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says Crime creates an emotional and financial toll on a community, but three Massachusetts towns are among the least impacted by illegal activity, a new report found.  Seven of the nation's 10 safest towns are found in New England, including three in Massachusetts, according to an annual report by Money Geek that analyzes the costs of crime to rank the safest and least safe US towns.  Andover, in Essex County, was ranked among the top-safest towns in the nation, coming in at the number three spot.  The town has a crime cost per capita of $51. This stands in stark contrast to the …
Grafton Boy's Dream Treehouse Marks 'Perfect' 10,000th Wish For Make-A-Wish Grafton Boy's Dream Treehouse Marks 'Perfect' 10,000th Wish For Make-A-Wish
Grafton Boy's Dream Treehouse Marks 'Perfect' 10,000th Wish For Make-a-wish The Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island celebrated a historic milestone last week when they granted their 10,000th wish to a little boy in Central Massachusetts battling cancer. Kyle Osterman is a 9-year-old boy from North Grafton and Sutton who is on year two of his three-year-long treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Make-A-Wish says.  Kyle has always wanted his own treehouse and his care team at UMass Memorial Health referred Kyle to Make-A-Wish to help make his dream a reality.  "Kyle's Krib," as it was called, was designed with specific input from Kyle him…
Berkshire Father Plans On Paying For Son's Wedding After Raking In The 'Cash' Berkshire Father Plans On Paying For Son's Wedding After Raking In The 'Cash'
Berkshire Father Plans On Paying For Son's Wedding After Raking In The 'Cash' A family man from The Berkshires was the inaugural winner of a new game in the Massachusetts State Lottery this month. Keith Mackie, of Becket, is the first $1 million prize winner in the lottery's new “50X Cash” instant ticket game, the lottery reports.  Mackie was inclined to buy a scratch ticket after his son saw the "New" sticker displayed on the "50X Cash" game while stopping at a gas station.  Mackie bought two tickets, one of which was the big winner. He decided to receive a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes).  Mackie plans to use his winnings to p…
Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In Massachusetts, Laying Off Nearly 500 Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In Massachusetts, Laying Off Nearly 500
Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In Massachusetts, Laying Off Nearly 500 A clothing store with 46 locations across five states is selling off its inventory and closing all its locations.  EbLens, a retail store with a 70-year history, is liquidating its inventory and closing all its stores for the "benefit of creditors," according to Steven Victor, Executive Manager of Eblens ABC LLC.  The chain was created in New Britain, Connecticut in 1949 and now sells name-brand streetwear, footwear, and accessories.  EbLens currently employs close to 500 people across all its stores, including 17 in Connecticut and 17 in Massachusetts.  The worke…
Massachusetts Native Wins Tony Award, Makes History As Nonbinary Winner Massachusetts Native Wins Tony Award, Makes History As Nonbinary Winner
Massachusetts Native Wins Tony Award, Makes History As Nonbinary Winner A Broadway star and Massachusetts native just became one of the first nonbinary people to win a Tony award for acting. Alex Newell, who was born in Lynn in 1992, won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a musical on Sunday, June 11 for their performance as Lulu in the Broadway musical comedy "Shucked."  Newell identifies as gender nonconforming and uses all pronouns, according to her Wikipedia page.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Newell (@thealexnewell) They made history as one of the first openly nonbinary…
Zedd, Chris Young, Third Eye Blind Slated To Take Big E Stage This September Zedd, Chris Young, Third Eye Blind Slated To Take Big E Stage This September
Zedd, Chris Young, Third Eye Blind Slated To Take Big E Stage This September This year's Big E concert series is shaping up to be one for the books, featuring chart-topping performers from around the globe.  The Big E revealed several major acts who will be performing on The Big E Arena when the fair officially opens on September 15. They include German DJ Zedd, country music star Chris Young and pop punk band Third Eye Blind.  Zedd, known for hits like "Clarity," "The Middle," and "Stay," will be performing on September 29 while Third Eye Blind, known for their iconic anthem "Semi-Charmed Life," is booked for the 30. Chris Young, who's racked up multiple…
‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife's New England Leg Of World Tour ‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife's New England Leg Of World Tour
‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife's New England Leg Of World Tour Tickets to see comedian Matt Rife on his first ever world tour are in such demand that a Connecticut venue is adding more shows to its lineup. In a Facebook post Thursday, June 8, Mohegan Sun Area, located in Uncasville in New London County, announced it was adding a “record-breaking FOURTH show” for Rife’s “ProbleMATTic World Tour.” The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is now set to perform in Connecticut from Thursday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Rife announced the tour Monday, June 5, in a TikTok video featuring fellow c…
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In New England As Part Of World Tour Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In New England As Part Of World Tour
Comedian Matt Rife Set To Perform In New England As Part Of World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through the Constitution State as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform two shows in Connecticut as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife on Feb. 23 and 24, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Arena, located in Uncasville in New London County. Rife announced the tour in a TikTok video featuring fellow celebs Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. In the video, Kutcher plays a genie who grants Rife his wish of e…
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Opening New MetroWest Location 'Very Soon' Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Opening New MetroWest Location 'Very Soon'
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Opening New MetroWest Location 'Very Soon' Calling all sushi lovers! A chain that specializes in offering the freshest ingredients delivered right to your plate is planning on opening their second location in the MetroWest region of the state.  Kura Sushi is coming to Shoppers World in Framingham "very soon," the chain announced on their Instagram. With their original location at Arsenal Yards in Watertown, this will mark either the second or third Kura Sushi with the chain planning on opening another spot in Dorchester.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kura Revo…
Massachusetts Bar Named One Of America's Best, New Report Says Massachusetts Bar Named One Of America's Best, New Report Says
Massachusetts Bar Named One Of America's Best, New Report Says One of America's best bars is situated in Massachusetts and it boasts a cozy atmosphere with room for only 16 guests, according to Esquire.  A sake bar that says it is the first of its kind in Boston was named one of America's best bars by a new list from Esquire, released on Thursday, June 1.   Koji Club, located in the Charles River Speedway in Brighton, is on a mission to reframe Japanese sake as an approachable, everyday beverage choice. Esquire lauded the spot's efforts, adding Koji Club to its list of best in America.  View this post on Instagr…
Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game
Father's Day At Fenway Park: Nominate Your Dad For A Free Red Sox Game Make dad the MVP this Father's Day by entering him to win free tickets to a game at Fenway Park in Boston.  The Red Sox will be choosing 10 lucky fathers for a "Father's Day Out at Fenway Park" as the Sox take on the Yankees on Sunday, June 18.  The lucky winners will also get a complimentary pregame meal in one of Fenway's premium clubs and a $100 gift card to the Red Sox Team Store.  The contest ends Monday, June 5 at 11:59 p.m. Click here to enter. 
Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Amherst Farmers Market Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Amherst Farmers Market
Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Amherst Farmers Market Harrison Ford left the wretched hive of scum and villainy that is Los Angeles for somewhere more quaint over the weekend when he visited Western Massachusetts for the Amherst Farmers Market.  The 80-year-old A-Lister was in town to see his youngest son Liam graduate from Amherst College.  While in Amherst, Ford stopped by the farmers market but didn't get a chance to buy anything because word quickly spread that Indiana Jones was about, said Joyce Douthwright, who runs Cold Spring Soapery with her husband. She snapped a photo of him just before he was mobbed by fans.  "…
Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight
Mass Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight Just in time for national burger day on May 28, Yelp released its list of top 100 burgers in the US, and a Massachusetts eatery made the cut.  Yelp's list features bigger-than-ever burgers, fusion-style burgers, and some burgers that barely warrant the name (the number 13 restaurant serves up burgers in tortillas), but Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge offers up traditional diner comfort food - albeit with one major twist.  Veggie Galaxy serves standard diner fare seven days a week, but every dish is made 100% meat-free, and every menu item can be made vegan, according to the eatery's we…
Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say
Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say Some of the world's best places to get lobster rolls are in Maine, but Massachusetts may be coming for the state's throne. According to the food experts at TasteAtlas, Massachusetts has six of the 30 best places in the world to dig into the classic seafood sandwich.  They include Neptune Oyster (5), James Hook & Co (10), B&G Oysters (12), Row 34 (13), and Pauli's (27), which are all located in Boston.  Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar, which is in Eastham on Cape Cod, came in at number 30.  View this post on Instagram A…
Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says
Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says You may have to fight for parking, but it is worth it for a trip to this renowned beach, according to Travel and Leisure.  Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester is known for its dunes, marshes, softly rolling waves, and plenty of room to stretch out. Locals are clearly not the only one who thinks so, as the beach was selected by Travel and Leisure as one of America's top 25 beaches.  The soft sand, usually calm water, and a concession stand with snacks and water toy rentals make this beach a perfect pick for families.  View this post on Instagram …
WooSox Attempt To Woo Taylor Swift To A Game While She's In Town WooSox Attempt To Woo Taylor Swift To A Game While She's In Town
WooSox Attempt To Woo Taylor Swift To A Game While She's In Town The Worcester Red Sox hope Taylor Swift thinks of them when she's in town this weekend for her three-night stint at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium.  The Triple-A team recently put out a video hoping they could be Romeo to Swift's Juliet while getting an invitation to one of their games to watch the UniBank Fireworks show.  The WooSo even took the time to make friendship bracelets in the form of an invitation video where the players picked their favorite T-Swift jams. Her hits "22," "Our Song," and "Love Story" topped the list.  Players were even brave enough to belt out …
'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say 'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say
'Perplexing' Burger Found In Eastern Mass Among Nation's Best, Food Experts Say Looking for one of the best burgers in the country? Well, no need to look further than right here in Massachusetts!  The staff at Tasting Table compiled their list of "The Best Burgers In the US," and one from an eatery in the Boston area made the cut.  "This pile of decadence courtesy of Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette's Little Donkey in Cambridge is as delightful is it was perplexing," according to Staff Member Catie Duckworth.  "The dry-aged beef patty is piled high with buffalo pickles, onion soup mayo, foie gras, jalapeno chips, and cheese," Duckworth said. "While the…
3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List 3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List
3 Massachusetts Hotels Make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places To Stay' List Guests can check into three Massachusetts hotels and expect a five-star experience knowing that Yelp ranked them of the highest in America. Yelp's list of top 100 places to stay in America for 2023 was released on Wednesday, May 16 and multiple Massachusetts hotels made the cut. Ranked based on factors that include total volume and ratings of Yelp reviews, the list helps travelers choose where to stay with confidence.  A Somerville stay nearly tops Yelp's list, coming in at the number two spot. The Cambria Somerville, located at 515 Somerville Avenue, brings "a true experience of …